Tag Archives: punk

(review) Homemade Ski Mask – redballbluechicago (Big Eleanor Records)

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Homemade Ski Mask are punk hardcore duo from Lancaster, Pa and this is their brand new e.p. out with Big Eleanor Records.

This record contains 5 songs of pretty noise influenced a bit nervous sounding hardcore punk with some really fast parts with screaming vocals in one of my personal favorites Back on my Bullshit, but also some rock influenced song structures like Shooter which has almost garage punk sounding attitude in guitar work, drumming and vocals, backed with some slow and doomy parts. Sperry Stomp and Boogey Woogey continue in wild punk raw garage direction with destructive blitz guitars, shouting vox and pumping bass, topped with great drum beat. Boogey Woogey has some weird noise melodic part in the end of the song which I liked very much. Backwoods is also a bit weird punk song, but I love diversity of the scene which enriches us in our cause worldwide.

https://homemadeskimask.bandcamp.com/album/redballbluechicago

(review) Krav Boca – Barrikade

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Krav Boca are no strangers to this zine having already reviewed their last record. This band is special, having members from different countries like France, Greece and Morocco. Their music is also special, with three singers, 1 performer and four musicians incorporating mandolin, guitars, drums, playing harsh punk with hardcore and hip hop influences sounding really aggressive, streetwise and yet at the same time mandolin gives some kind of melancholic vibe to many song parts, at least to me, makes me also kinda sad sometimes. But, no matter, songs are really energetic and great listening sounding even better than the last record. These 13 songs, one being intro are superb, my highlights is aggressive Brasero, but Barrikade Ft.Sara is my personal favorite of all the songs on this record. Cleverly incorporated rap, metal, punk and hardcore sounds really fresh and good when you know how to write great songs, these guys really know that. This band is also known for their diy ethics and relentless touring and playing gigs which was unfortunately not possible in last year or so, due to known circumstances. But, this music and anger and sadness, fighting spirit, all is incorporated in this new record. So, go check out this one. It really is something great.

Jerkswitch release new single – Poking The Blind

Montreal reggae-infused punk unit Jerkswitch has released a new single titled Poking The Blind. It’s the band first new material since BUFO released in 2019. You can find the song via the most popular digital platforms HERE and read what frontman EJ Lang stated about the song below.

”Poking The Blind is a warm and unifying chant from the gutter straight to your speakers! Here to bring together the black sheep who refuse to fall asleep and fight for a better future.” – EJ Lang (Vocals)

Poking The Blind follows the recent video release of About A Punk, a song from the band’s most recent album, BUFO.

About Jerkswitch:

Born from the ashes of The Skudfux who disbanded last year, Jerkswitch features the same straight up punk vibe that blends elements of reggae and ska, just like The Skudfux used to offer, but now with new and more mature sound. The band is currently working on new music to be released in 2021.

Jerkswitch: Facebook

Thousand Islands Records: Website